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Essex Wildlife Trust launches their annual photography competition

AN annual wildlife photography competition run by a leading conservation charity has now opened for entrants. The Essex Wildlife Trust’s yearly quest for the best...

Families to save hundreds on energy bills through £1 billion insulation scheme

MORE than 300,000 families are set to save hundreds of pounds on their bills thanks to new energy efficiency upgrades.

Meet the women set to lead new Marks and Spencer in Lakeside

MARKS and Spencer has announced the appointment of Dior Hudson to lead the opening of its brand-new store in Essex’s Lakeside shopping centre later this year. Dior will oversee the work between now and later this year to get the new store ready to open to the public. 

National expansion of blue plaques schemes

PEOPLE across England will be able to celebrate local historical figures under a proposed expansion of the official blue plaques scheme which currently only...

Essex Girls movie shortlisted for BFI London Film Festival award

A NEW film challenging the Essex girl stereotype has been shortlisted for this year’s BFI Film Festival in London.

Support 4 Sight back National Eye Health Week

THE third week of September is National Eye Health Week. In this annual event opticians, charities, and health providers work together to promote the importance of regular sight tests and the ways in which you can keep your eyes healthy. 

Get ready for one of Thurrock’s biggest family events – The Orsett Show

ONE of Thurrock's most popular events takes place tomorrow Saturday (2 September) when the Orsett Show returns. 

Amazon Tilbury hosts summertime celebration

THE team from Amazon in Tilbury invited family and friends to a party at Amazon's fulfilment centre in Tilbury recently to celebrate the end of the summer season.

Essex Wildlife Trust and c2c unveil new mural at Thorpe Bay station

CONSERVATION charity, Essex Wildlife Trust and rail operator c2c have joined forces to turn the waiting room at Thorpe Bay station into a gateway...

Whitecroft care home rolls out new resident of the day initiative 

The Whitecroft care home rolls out new resident of the day initiative 

Police and Crime Commissioner help Thurrock families with lasting power of attorney with £5,000 cash boost

THE Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex (PFCC) has contributed £5,000 to Thurrock Centre for Independent Living in the form of a crime and disorder reduction grant from the 2022-2023 Community Safety Development Fund to help more than 50 vulnerable people to secure their LPA for free.

Nike Store set to land at Lakeside Shopping Centre in November

LAKESIDE Shopping Centre is excited to announce the highly anticipated arrival of the new Nike store, set to open its doors this November.

Lakeside’s Hollywood Bowl’s search for unsung heroes

HOLLYWOOD Bowl centres across the south east are leaving no pin standing as they embark on a search to find unsung heroes who have made a striking impact on their communities.

Thurrock at Sea exhibition to be held at Thameside Theatre

FOLLOWING on from 'War in the Sky' the next exhibition in the Thameside Gallery produced by its vilunteers is 'Thurrock at Sea' which opens on Saturday, 16 September and closes on Friday, 20 October at 11am.

ASDA launch new 132 product cooking range

TO help customers to get more adventurous in the kitchen, without breaking the bank, Asda has announced the launch of a new 132-product strong scratch-cooking range.

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